This past week, on the first day of the 104th Illinois General Assembly, the House adopted new House Rules to be used over the next two years. State Representative Mike Coffey voted no to HR15 because the Rules do not reflect transparency or fair process for legislation that Representatives introduce. Representative Coffey says the way Democrats operate, they can disregard the rules to pass controversial legislation. 

One of Coffey's suggestions was to adopt HR 23.  This bill would allow member access to the House Chamber during Clerk's Office Hours. 

House Republicans proposed several changes, but they were not considered.  Republicans say they will continue to advocate for long-term solutions that lower taxes and strengthen the economy in the state.